Letters
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Solving cross-border issues the way forward
Victoria’s state borders with South Australia and New South Wales are more than just lines on a map for the communities that live there.It means…
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Males more likely to crash on Australia Day
The person most likely to be involved in a crash this Australia Day weekend is a male driver travelling on country roads between midday and…
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No harvest, no fruit to solve fruit fly problem
THE Mildura Council and the government could order all fruit in our area to be removed if the fruit fly situation doesn’t improve.Wouldn’t it be…
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More to righting wrongs than changing a date
Pat Cash doesn’t want to observe Australia Day on January 26.He’s upset about ongoing poverty in many Aboriginal communities.However, changing the Australia Day date will…
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Online bullying can have devastating outcomes
The recent passing of Amy “Dolly” Everett has struck a chord across Australia, with thousands of people expressing their sadness over her death and sharing…
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Water report shows more work needed
A REPORT by consultants Ernst & Young on the 450GL efficiency measures component of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has provided food for thought and plenty of work…
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Council staff should be recognised for work
THE Australian Services Union is encouraged by the publication of the recent letter from Mildura Rural City Council CEO Gerard Jose (Friday, January 19), which…
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More to life than gloom and weather
With all the gloom and doom in the world and the weather making us all a little irritable, I am delighted to say Mildura has…
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We’re better united than divided on Australia Day
AUSTRALIA Day – January 26 or not?This discussion is, again, causing division by people who espouse rights especially for indigenous people.I strongly believe that infrastructure…
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Internet connection staying on in Mildura
IT was great news to read recently that iiNet’s cable internet service will continue in Mildura, this is the fastest home internet speed I’ve ever…
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Council employees are hard workers – CEO
Given the public and very sad recent events that highlight how people’s words can impact others, I am appalled that a recent Text to the…
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Train return needed to be a promise in pen
Thanks to Allan Murphy for giving Mr Savage a chance to reminisce about the 25th anniversary of the loss of Mildura’s Vinelander rail service. (Sunraysia…